Of Thomas A. Edison Industries Of Mcgraw-Edison Co. STRINGFELLOW, GEORGE E. / SHRINE / IMPERIAL POTENTATE / VICE-PRES. And I feel that the Shriner's International will be very blessed to have him as their leader and Debby as their First Lady. He was an English-Australian professional wrestler as well as a professional wrestling commentator, best remembered as being a major wrestling attraction in the 1950s and 60s winning many championships in both Canada and the US. Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. At the 2005 Imperial Session in Baltimore, Maryland, Imperial Sir Bailey was awarded the Imperial Potentates Award of Merit the highest honor in the fraternity. The middle of three sons, the loving parents, the great town to grow up in. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. Imperial Shrine News; Webfez; Dues - Pay Online Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Over many years Rameses Shriners has been an active supporter of Shriners Hospitals for Children having members on the Boards of Governors of both Montreal and Erie. The event was live-streamed to temples around the world. Imperial Potentate Illustrious Noble Kenith Salley Sr. Imperial Potentate A.A.O.N.M.S. I went to Illinois State University to become a teacher. Historical Pictures 1; Historical Pictures 2; Historical Newspaper Articles; Masonic Organizations. Bill Bailey is an Emeritus Member of the Iowa Corporation and an emeritus member of the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago. image file By 1878, there were 425 members in 13 temples in eight states, and by 1888, there were 7,210 members in 48 temples in the United States and Canada. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. It has been viewed 51 times. This is the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Shriners Hospitals for Children and the 150th anniversary of Shriners International. My grandmother had a severe scoliosis, my Uncle Jim had scoliosis, my father has a bit of scoliosis, and so it's something that we're aware of. He has served as hospital liaison to the Erie hospital, the Cincinnati hospital, which is now Shriners Childrens Ohio, the Houston hospital, which is now part of Shriners Childrens Texas, the Greenville, Shreveport and Canada hospitals, and the Twin Cities clinic. 1966Against the wishes of the Secret Service, both President Lyndon B. Johnson and Vice President H. Hubert Humphrey and their wives appeared together with the Shrine leadership at the 92nd Imperial Session in Washington, D.C. 1972At the 98th Imperial Session in Dallas, Texas, the first stand-alone clown competition was held. Ill. Sir Robert (Bob) Keep. And I want you to know, I spared no expense thinking about your college future. You must have JavaScript enabled to fill out this form. And I have a present for you. But I'm now excited to see them grow into their roles as Imperial Potentate and the First Lady of Shriners International. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. 15. During the history of our Shrine Center Rameses has had 3 Nobles who have served the office of Imperial Potentate, Harry A. Collins 1905-06, Morley E. MacKenzie 1943-44, and George A. Mitchell 2010-11. Bill Bailey was born and raised in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, a small lakeside community built on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he and his wife Debby currently reside. Shriner passionately shares his love for being a Shriner to man sitting next to him on plane, who turned out not to be such a stranger after all. The family owned a Buick car dealership in Gary, Indiana, and she went off to work with my father every day. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. 1989 The Peace Monument, donated to the city of Toronto in 1930 by the Shriners, was rededicated at a sunrise ceremony. P.I.P. could see no future in the job. He serves as Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, is a member of the Indiana College of Rosicrucians 8th grade and is a member of DeMolay International, which recently awarded him the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? This established the ongoing tradition of bands playing in the hotels at Imperial Session. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. the exclusive use of the Imperial Potentate, Imperial officers, Past Imperial officers, and such guests as invited by the Imperial Potentate. 2020. Bill Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 43 years and are extremely proud to have two sons, Rob Bailey and Ross Bailey, to follow the family tradition of becoming Shriners. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc516577/: 2023 by The Toxic Void. He has also served on the Strategic Planning, Building & Equipment, Membership, Investments, Budget, Insurance, Real Estate & Natural Resources, Clinical & Basic Research Committees, and DeMolay, as well as the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Past Potentates. as a primary source within our collections. Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Evansville in Indiana and is the third generation in his family to graduate from the university. Past Potentate all, not raw nor new, Please submit a form with your questions and well get back to you as soon as possible. Pleasant Lodge No. On September 15th, 1889, Illustrious Imperial Potentate Sam Briggs, the second Imperial Potentate in the history of the Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, made a trip to Chattanooga at the solicitation of a group of Masonic Leaders interested in the establishment of a Shrine Center in Chattanooga. For 29 years, Bailey served on the Imperial Marshals Aide Committee, and for 16 of those years, he served as a Vice-Chairman of the Imperial Marshals Staff. He has also served on the Strategic Planning, Building and Equipment, Membership, Investments, Budget, Insurance, Real Estate and Natural Resources, Clinical and Basic Research Committees, and DeMolay, as well as the Shriners Children's Open. As a single wrestler he drew large crowds particularly in Toronto against Whipper Bill Watson and The Sheik He passed away unexpectedly January 18th 1984. Oklahoma Times, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 29, 1958, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection. 1888 The 13th Imperial Session was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where Rameses Shriners had just been chartered the year before. Dr. Walter M. Fleming was appointed the Grand Imperial Potentate and he, along with three other members, formed the Imperial Grand Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for the United States of America. Rameses Shriners has over the years had a number of notable people who became members. My childhood was an ideal childhood. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. Shriner passionately shares his love for being a Shriner to man sitting next to him on plane, who turned out not to be such a stranger after all. Honorable Eric Myers of Tampa, FL, was elected in August 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. Potentates (both past and present) are addressed as "Illustrious Sir", Imperial Potentates (both past and present) and members of the Imperial Divan are addressed as "Imperial Sir", while all other Shriners are addressed as "Noble". Bill Bailey's heart has always been in it. It was quite an experience to be able to inherit his passion and his vision of helping children and helping the fraternity to be better than what it was in his day. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. I took a day off school to show you guys my day at the hospital. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. I bring you Greetings as the 45th Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions (A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. Judge Myers is a member of the Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar (Tampa, FL), American Bar and National Bar Association. In 1989 Illustrious Sir Peter Rhodes was appointed Director General, and this was, at the time expected to be the largest Imperial session in history with no less than 100,000 Shriners expected to attendance. October 29, 1958; Bachelors degree, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. If at any time one would need to reach me for questions, comments or concerns, please contact me using the above information. Travel time from the Shrine Center to the most northerly club in Timmins Ontario is about 6 hours. Harram Temple No. IN his Annual Address to the Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America, at its Fortieth Annual Session, held in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, in 1914, the Imperial Potentate, Illustrious Noble William W. Irwin, made the following recommendation and suggestion: "That the Imperial Council should authorize the publi cation of a complete and . 1999The Hella Shrine Band hosted a musical reenactment of the famous bubbles speech at the 125th Imperial Session in Dallas, TX. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. What responsibilities do I have when using this photograph? These are the Past Potentate's (President or CEO) that have served and led WA WA Shriners. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. The officers elected were Walter M. Fleming, Potentate; Charles T. McClenachan, Chief Rabban; John A. Moore, Assistant Rabban; Edward Eddy, High Priest and Prophet; George W. Millar, Oriental Guide; James S. Chappel, Treasurer; William S. Paterson, Recorder; and Oswald M. d'Aubigne, Captain of the Guard. He serves as Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, is a member of the Indiana College of Rosicrucians 8th grade and is a member of DeMolay International, which recently awarded him the DeMolay Legion of Honor. A committee was chosen to determine the site and personnel for the first Shriners Hospital. 2021. He has always had a smile. Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. Three hundred nobles attended a banquet that Indianapolis News said was the most elaborate ever laid in Indiana. It was followed by a procession of Shriners in fezzes and evening attire to the Scottish Rite temple. Our Building is also home to Bokhara Court No. Sorry. individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes . Years Name Temple; 1967-1996: PP Henry Hester, No. The election of Imperial Officers and Trustees and two other proposed legislation items were done electronically. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. I've been with the organization almost three decades. And Bill's dad, Bob, was a leader during that time, and demonstrated the same consistency and genuineness and compassion that Bill shows today. 1876The first Imperial Session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City with only 20 Nobles in attendance. Imperial officer and all past Imperial officers are addressed as "Imperial Sir." Members of the elected temple Divan are addressed by the title of their office or . Junior Past Imperial PotentateMember. I spared no expense on that. This is the highest level a Shriner can reach. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. We are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children Thank you very much. Potentates (both past and present) are addressed as Illustrious Sir, Imperial Potentates (both past and present) and members of the Imperial Divan are addressed as Imperial Sir, while all other Shriners are addressed as Noble. It was my junior year in college that I moved off campus and moved into an apartment complex. All images, text, and other materials posted on this site are subject to copyrights owned by The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas or other. But now The Cabiri, tried and true photograph He served for four years on the Ogden Dunes Town Council, including as its President in 1995, and also served as Vice-President of the Ogden Dunes Home Association. The couple have been married for 43 years and are proud to have two sons who are following the family tradition of being Shriners. The story that got me the most was when my mom and dad came home and told me about a visit to a shrine hospital. Incredibly grateful to be their son. All these years that I have known him and Debby, I feel blessed to call them friends. Tell me three good things that happened to you today. respected, honored and obeyed, Bill is a strong leader and has been involved with many appendant bodies, and showing the leadership skills, always a smile. It's all volunteer, and so we all pitch in and do what we need to do to make it a successful church. 38: Azure Temple: 1972-1974: PP John W. Edghill, No. Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Rameses Shriners is presently in its third home located at 124 Queens Plate Dr. in Toronto and our new Shrine Centre was officially opened August 15th 2015. The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on those other sites, and does not exert any editorial, monitoring, or other control over those other sites and therefore does not assume any liability for those sites, their content or their privacy practices. Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 43 years. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. (23) Honorable Eric Myers of Tampa, FL, was elected in August 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. His home is extremely proud to have Bill as the Imperial Potentate of all Shriners everywhere. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. 2 IMPERIAL DIVAN OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018 GARY J. BERGENSKE (Anne) Imperial Potentate Cell: 407-310-7545 Ofc: 407-875-0000 Bahia Shriners Res: 407-767-0788 Fax: 407-875-0480 Ofc: 1101 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32810 Res: 236 Flame Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751 Email . Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Time marches on, another day The parade alone was scheduled to run 14 hours and was said to qualify for the Guinness Book of Records. General History; Past Potentates; Past Recorders; Past Treasurers; Past Shrine Association Presidents; Historical Photos Al Chymia. a Potentate or the Imperial Potentate is referred to as the First Lady. Baileys sons, Rob, who is married to Jackie, and Ross, who is married to Jessica, are both Shriners. At the constitution of the Temple, Past Imperial Potentate Harrison Dingman acted as Installing Officer and Imperial Recorder B. W. Rowell was the Marshal of Ceremonies. I'm grateful for their support and being elected to the Imperial Outer Guard. Well, I hope that he continues his legacy of fun. I've always admired that in Bill. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. First I step up onto this machine, and I will sit in here, and it circles around my head and it takes a panoramic of my whole skull. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organizations history. Greetings Nobles of theImperial Council. We are very proud of the fact that we are the only second father son team as Imperial Potentates. Lucas, Jim The Gateway to Oklahoma History, TheImperial Council of Shiners and DOI will assemble at the 58th National Triennial Session: Again, I thank you for your continued support. Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. 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